Posted on November 27, 2025
Creating a warm, inviting home for the colder months is about mood as much as décor. Small, intentional tweaks elevate a property into a haven: a reading nook, a well-staged dining table or an illuminated mantel. Here are a few practical, stylish ideas to help your house feel instantly festive and wonderfully comfortable this winter.
Winter wreaths
For a festive welcome, School Road Flowers offers the chance to both buy and create stunning handmade wreaths using seasonal foliage, berries and delicate natural accents. Each piece has a beautifully wild, textural feel. Their arrangements celebrate the charm of winter greenery and make a thoughtful gift or centrepiece for the season. For more info take a look at their instagram page @schoolroadflowers or book a wreath making workshop here.
Shops for everything Christmas
There’s something special about browsing The Cotswold Christmas Shop, where every corner is filled with ornaments, classic decorations, garlands and eveything festive. Whether you prefer traditional reds and golds or a more pared-back, Nordic-inspired palette, you’ll find endless inspiration. Another fantastic store to visit is, The Victorian Christmas Shop, which offers a nostalgic take on Christmas with vintage-style decorations and old-world charm, perfect for creating a timeless look.
Stylish seasonal decorations
For refined festive décor, The Cotswold Company in Stow-on-the-Wold is perfect for textiles, think soft winter throws, cushion covers in rich seasonal tones and beautifully made home accessories that add instant warmth.
OKA, with stores in Broadway and Cheltenham, offers elevated tableware, statement baubles and elegant decorative pieces ideal for creating a sophisticated Christmas interior.
Additionally, Susie Watson Designs in Broadway is a treasure trove for handcrafted napkins, candles and table linens full of colour and charm.
Nkuku is another favourite for artisanal, sustainably made pieces, particularly candle holders and glassware that look magical by firelight.
For those who love a more organic, farmhouse-inspired aesthetic, Daylesford Organic is always beautifully curated during the festive season, offering everything from wreaths to tableware, candles and natural decorations.
Bespoke home styling with The Cotswold Christmas Company
If you’re dreaming of a beautifully decorated home without the effort, The Cotswold Christmas Company offers a full festive styling service tailored precisely to your property. From tree dressing and mantel displays to table styling and whole-home transformations, they create schemes that suit your space and your personal aesthetic. It’s an ideal option for those hosting over Christmas or wanting a truly polished, magazine-ready interior.
Curated Christmas gifts from The Cotswold Box Company
For thoughtful gifting with a local touch, The Cotswold Box Company creates beautifully curated gift boxes filled with artisan goods from across the region. Expect luxury treats, handcrafted accessories and seasonal delicacies, all boxed and ready to give. Their collections make perfect presents for hosts, friends and loved ones, especially if you want to celebrate the best of Cotswold craftsmanship.
Christmas Trees from Jolly Nice
A festive home starts with the perfect tree, and The Jolly Nice Farm Shop is a local favourite for high-quality, sustainably grown Christmas trees. Whether you prefer a traditional Norway spruce or a beautifully full Nordmann fir, their selection is exceptional, fresh, fragrant and long-lasting. Pair a visit with a stop at their farm shop for mulled drinks or seasonal treats to make collecting your tree a little festive outing.
Seasonal ambience
For flexible, atmospheric lighting, Pooky’s rechargeable lamps are ideal during the festive season. They’re perfect for styling a tablescape, illuminating a hallway or adding a soft glow to shelves and sideboards without the need for trailing wires. Their designs range from classic to playful, making them a brilliant addition to cosy corners and evening entertaining.
Scents of winter
Scent anchors memory. And around the festive period, with longer nights, there’s no better time to have a few candles burning around your home. The Cotswold Candle Company offer a delightful range of scents that will perk you up all throughout the winter, from a warming Orange & Clove scent to a traditionally festive Frankincense & Myrrh. All their scents are Cotswold inspired.